Miller v. Ellis
Supreme Court of Virginia
1Opinion of the CourtMiller, J.
This action was instituted by Richard E. Miller, hereinafter called plaintiff, against Leonard Ellis, hereinafter called defendant, to recover damages for personal injuries sustained by plaintiff while riding in a truck owned and operated by defendant.
Upon the trial, a verdict was returned for the plaintiff in the sum of $5,000. It was set aside by the trial court as contrary to law and without evidence to support it.
The sole assignment of error is the action of the court in setting aside the verdict and rendering judgment for defendant.
We are of opinion that the evidence is sufficient to…
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